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J.S. Clark Offense Dominates Playoff

November 13, 2026
J.S. Clark Offense Dominates Playoff BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Bobby Ardoin photo) The stage for the first ever J.S. Clark Leadership Academy football playoff game was neither too big nor too difficult for Austin Simon. Simon made the most of the historic program moment on Thursday night as the senior running back gained 313 yards and scored five touchdowns in the 55-27 J.S. Clark victory over Central Private School during a Class 1A select bi-district playoff contest at Donald Gardner Stadium. Clark (6-3) is now scheduled to meet No. 4 Ouachita Christian in a regional playoff contest scheduled next Friday in Monroe. OCS had a first round bye. Simon said the 2026 season has provided the Bulldogs with a chance to show how the football program has progressed since his freshman season. “We’ve waited a long time and since last year we couldn’t wait to have a complete…
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“Did You Know”

November 13, 2026
“Did You Know”November 12, 2026 Did you know we have a state-of-the-art crime lab right here in Acadiana? The new Bo DuheAcadiana Criminalistics Laboratory opened in October 2025 – a $26 million, 40,000 square-foot facility in New Iberia serving eight parishes. It handles DNA analysis, blood alcoholtesting, drug identification, firearms and ballistics, toolmarks and other forensic work that helpssolve cases and bring closure to victims and their families.In the last six (6) years, from 2020 to 2026, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office contributed$931,881.00 dollars as mandated by LRS 40:2266, to the crime lab for its operations. Everydefendant who is convicted after trial, or who enters a plea of guilty, or of nolo contendere, orwho forfeits his/her bond is contributing fees in accordance with state law (LRS 40:2266).In July 2026, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office was forced to pay an additional $81,360.00to the crime lab due to St. Landry…
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Some Veterans Require Assistance

November 11, 2026
Some Veterans Require Assistance BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Freddie Herpin Photos) Gestures of kindness, concern and recognition should be directed towards U.S. military veterans as much as possible, the featured speaker pointed out to a large audience on Wednesday during the eight annual Hat’s Off To Veterans luncheon held at the Yambilee Building. Keynote speaker Elena Branzaru, a Louisiana Veterans Commission representative told those who attended the Wednesday noon banquet that traditionally honors about 100 St. Landry Parish veterans. Branzaru, a former member of the Marine Corps said it would be appropriate if people would often ask themselves what they can do to support former military personnel. Parish Veterans Memorial director Pat Mason Guillory, dedicated the program to Jerome Gaudet, an Opelousas architect who devoted over 20 years to helping develop the Memorial Park located on U.S. 182 south of Opelousas. “He was my right hand, my left…
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Early Parish Veterans Showed Patriotism

November 11, 2026
Early Parish Veterans Showed Patriotism BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Freddie Herpin photos) Although St. Landry Parish wasn’t a political concept in 1779, the same geographical area was occupied by people of different ethnic backgrounds who exhibited a vibrant patriotism, according to the keynote speaker during a Veteran’s Day presentation at the Opelousas Museum. James Douget, president of St. Landry Preservationist, Inc. told a museum Veterans Day crowd on Wednesday afternoon, that the response made by the Opelousas militia during the Revolutionary War demonstrated how the area felt about being part of the American experience The military history of several parish veterans was recounted by Dr. Perry Fontenot, who served in three branches of the military, U.S. military uniforms, including those from the Civil War, were also on display. Douget, who taught and coached in the St. Landry Parish School District for 42 ½ years, also explained the origin…
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Safety PSA On All Terrain Vehicles

November 10, 2026
4-7-26 Safety PSA on All Terrain Vehicles In this “Did You Know” topic from Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, we willpresent safety and legal information on the operation of ATVs.Off-road vehicles, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides or other all-terrain vehicles can only be operated on the shoulders of public roadsand highways in very limited conditions. Never on Interstate Highways. Only for purposes of farm-related activities within a 5-mileradius of the farmer’s farm. The operator must possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license. The owner/operator must have the motor vehicle registrationproving the vehicle is engaged in the farming business. Absent the registration, an affidavit attesting the engagement offarming as a business. Agricultural consultants are included in this provision. Off-road vehicles may be operated by university or collegeemployees, police and EMTs in the scope of their employmentwhile on the streets and boundaries of state-owned colleges anduniversities. Operators of off-road vehicles shall provide, upon demand,proof of…
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Board Approves Street Project Contract

November 10, 2026
Board Approves Street Project Contract BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Photo By Bobby Ardoin) The Opelousas Board of Aldermen awarded on Tuesday night a $2.249 million contract to begin construction on a citywide street improvement contract, while postponing a decision that could change the monthly meeting times to accommodate more community participation at meetings. City engineer William Jarrell III told the Board that actual street repairs on several major roadways probably won’t begin until January. However, Jarrell added that work on utility lines and water connections will proceed the  actual construction phase that uses state funding. The project will include major a major portion of West Grolee Street, Beverly and Abdalla boulevards in the Park Vista subdivision, Park Avenue heading east from Bullard Street, and an area of Perry Lane that connects with Waillor Street, Jarrell said after the meeting. Later Meeting Times? The Board agreed unanimously to defer…
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted

November 9, 2026
NEWS RELEASE09 NOVEMBER 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 105 NORTH MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 1879OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879(337) 948-2520FAX (337) 948-2593 MAYORJulius Alsandor City of Opelousas Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Heather Drive and Surrounding Areas OPELOUSAS, LA – The City of Opelousas announces that the precautionary Boil Water Advisory issuedfollowing repairs to a major water main break on Heather Drive has been officially lifted.Water testing has been completed, and the water supply has been cleared for normal use. Residents andbusinesses in the affected areas may now resume using their water without boiling it.The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the following streets:Heather DriveStarling DriveLarkspur DriveCinnamon DriveSandalwood DriveHemlock DriveAutumn DriveSandpiper DriveVillage DriveVista DriveHerbert DriveGeorge DriveJake DriveHashim DriveJasmine DriveThe City of Opelousas thanks residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation throughout therepair process and subsequent water testing period."We understand the inconvenience that water service interruptions and boil water advisories can causefor our residents,"…
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Grand Jury Indicts Man For Sex Crimes

November 9, 2026
On Friday, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted Chad Abraham Richard, 59, of Branch of three counts of Aggravated Rape and two counts of Oral Sexual Battery. Richard committed the sex crimes against the victims, with the rapes occurring before the children reached the age of thirteen. The allegations include incidents where Richard would isolate the victims by taking them one at a time on an all-terrain vehicle into the woods and committing the crimes in a secluded area.  Aggravated Rape carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor, without probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. Oral Sexual Battery carries up to ten years imprisonment at hard labor. Arraignment is set for November 12, 2026.  By:  Chad P. Pitre  St. Landry Parish District Attorney 
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SLP Council Special Meeting

November 9, 2026
AGENDA  ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL  SPECIAL MEETING —TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.  OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA  I.  CALL TO ORDER  II.  PLEDGE AND INVOCATION (Councilman Harold Taylor)  III.  ROLL CALL  IV.  PUBLIC COMMENT  V.  ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:  VI.  1. Executive Session to discuss lawsuit filed by DA Chad Pitre.  ADJOURN  1 
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Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways

November 9, 2026
State Representative Dustin Miller will be hosting two community Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in Opelousas and Carencro.  We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing these events with the public and welcome any media coverage.  Opelousas Turkey Giveaway Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Benny’s Supermarket-806 S. Union St, Opelousas Carencro Turkey Giveaway Friday, November 20, 2026 Carencro Community Center-5115 N. University Ave. Carencro Free turkey will be distributed to families in our communities.  Recipients must be present to receive a turkey. Thank you for your continued support in helping us serve our communities. Best regards, Kristina Martel Legislative Assistant to Representative Dustin Miller 337-943-2900 PhoneTh

 

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